Dan Findlay
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Dan Findlay is a record producer releasing music under the name Dan F. He is also a DJ and bar owner, based in Hong Kong
. He is credited as one of the first Hong Kong based artists (alongside acts such as Technasia) to release contemporary club music (breakbeat
, tech-house, minimal techno
). Dan F has also released music under the aliases Red Buddha, Random Source (with Johan SoH aka Jariten, and Stisch) and Sinosine.
's M.I.C. and Alias albums, and co-production on former Anodize / Lazy Mutha Fucka
member Davy Chan's (陳匡榮) solo album Unbreakable (the first locally produced electronica release for Warner Music Asia). Dan F has also remixed and produced music for local pop artists Josie Ho
and Fiona Sit
as well as former Beyond frontman, Paul Wong. He remixed James Lavelle
's U.N.K.L.E. project on no less than three occasions and is currently collaborating with Lee Burridge
.
Dorigen Records (12" vinyl)
Mob Recordings (12" vinyl)
Disuye Records (12" vinyl)
Kilowatt Recordings (12" vinyl)
Almost Anonymous (12" vinyl)
Dan F (12" vinyl remixes)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. He is credited as one of the first Hong Kong based artists (alongside acts such as Technasia) to release contemporary club music (breakbeat
Breakbeat
In 1992, a new style called "jungalistic hardcore" emerged, and for many ravers it was too funky to dance to. Josh Lawford of Ravescene prophesied that the breakbeat was "the death-knell of rave" because the ever changing drumbeat patterns of breakbeat music didn't allow for the same zoned out,...
, tech-house, minimal techno
Minimal techno
Minimal techno is a minimalist sub-genre of techno. It is characterized by a stripped-down aesthetic that exploits the use of repetition, and understated development. This style of dance music production generally adheres to the motto less is more; a principle that has been previously utilized, to...
). Dan F has also released music under the aliases Red Buddha, Random Source (with Johan SoH aka Jariten, and Stisch) and Sinosine.
Independent music
Dan F is highly active in the independent music scene of Hong Kong, with co-production and engineering credits on Ghost StyleGhost Style
Ghost Style is a rapper/producer based in Hong Kong. He is credited with releasing the first English language rap album in Hong Kong...
's M.I.C. and Alias albums, and co-production on former Anodize / Lazy Mutha Fucka
Lazy Mutha Fucka
LMF also known as Lazy Mutha Fucka or Lazy Muthafucka, is a Cantonese hip-hop group in Hong Kong. The group, signed by Warner Music, was founded in 1993, disbanded in 2003 and regrouped in 2009...
member Davy Chan's (陳匡榮) solo album Unbreakable (the first locally produced electronica release for Warner Music Asia). Dan F has also remixed and produced music for local pop artists Josie Ho
Josie Ho
Josephine "Josie" Ho Chiu-Yi is a daughter of Macao casino magnate Stanley Ho, and a singer and actress from Hong Kong.-Movie career:She was involved in numerous movies, TV commercials, TV dramas, and singing performances....
and Fiona Sit
Fiona Sit
Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei is a female singer and actress from Hong Kong.-Biography:Fiona Sit attended Island School and studied Creative Media in City University of Hong Kong until 2004...
as well as former Beyond frontman, Paul Wong. He remixed James Lavelle
James Lavelle
James Lavelle is a DJ, electronic recording artist and record label boss.-Early years:Born into a family with a strong tradition of music, Lavelle first began by learning the cello with his grandmother in Oxford....
's U.N.K.L.E. project on no less than three occasions and is currently collaborating with Lee Burridge
Lee Burridge
Lee Burridge is a DJ, producer, and record label owner who helped launch the underground club scene in Hong Kong during the early 1990s, and today plays at nightclubs across the world....
.
Discography
Sound of Habib Records (12" vinyl)- "Halo" as Dan F & Jariten
- "Face Like A Robot" as Random Source
- "Zombie Ratz" as Random Source
- "Foo" as Random Source
- "Big Stupid Grin" as Random Source
- "Secret Weapon" as Dan F
- "Hakisack" as Dan F
- "You Weirdo" as Dan F
- "Thinking Murder" as Dan F
- "Present Tense" as Dan F
Dorigen Records (12" vinyl)
- "Recovery" as Red Buddha
Mob Recordings (12" vinyl)
- "One Country" as Sinosine
- "Two Systems" as Sinosine
Disuye Records (12" vinyl)
- "Close Yer Eyez" as Dan F
- "Double Take" as Dan F
- "Bluebox" as Dan F
- "Chinese Whispers" as Dan F
- "ECO" as Dan F
- "Namonamo" as Dan F
- "Zhenghe" as Dan F
- "Rebreather" as Dan F
- "Morocco" as Dan F
- "Interceptor" as Dan F & JP Oliver
- "Numchukka" as Dan F & JP Oliver
- "Tetrahydrazene" as Dan F
- "Go See Your Doctor" as Dan F
- "Morocco" as Dan F
Kilowatt Recordings (12" vinyl)
- "Line of Sight" as Dan F
Almost Anonymous (12" vinyl)
- "Skiiirt" as Lee Burridge & Dan F
- "Treat 'em Mean..." as Lee Burridge & Dan F
Dan F (12" vinyl remixes)
- "My Ego" Regurgitator - Valve (CD) / Sound of Habib (12*")
- "Burn my Shadow" U.N.K.L.E. - Surrender All
- "Inside" U.N.K.L.E. - Global Underground (CD release only)
- "I Need Something Stronger" U.N.K.L.E. - Global Underground
- "Frequency" Digital Pimp - En:Vision Records
- "Twisted Emotions" Hyper -Kilowatt Recordings
- "Electro-chunk" Stir-fry - Kilowatt Recordings
- "Lose Control" Stir-fry - Kilowatt Recordings